The many faces of Austrian President Heinz Fischer

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In his final few weeks of his presidency before he hands over the title to his successor, Austria's President Heinz Fischer has opened an exhibition of portrait photographs taken of himself over the years.

The BITTE - DANKE! HEINZ FISCHER IM PORTRÄT exhibition at Vienna's WestLicht gallery is on from June 16th until June 30th.

The photographs capture some of Fischer's entertaining moments during his 12 year stint as the country's head of state, including sky-diving, kicking footballs, and go-karting.

The photographs being auctioned off on the last day to raise funds for the social enterprise VinziRast.